During the 1800’s, a colony of tortoises were found in the vlei (river) on the farm and to honour the find, the owners at the time named the farm Skilpadvlei, after the tortoises. The farm has been in the Joubert family since 1917, currently managed by fourth generation Willie Joubert.
Skilpadvlei Wine Farm is on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, just 45 minutes from Cape Town. Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest in the country and represents over 300 wineries.
Stellenbosch was the first wine region in South Africa to establish a wine route as an organised network of wineries and tourists have been enjoying what the route has to offer since 1971.
Skilpadvlei is a working AgriToursim farm which offers a child-friendly farm style restaurant, and children play areas for winter and summer. They also cater for Kiddies Parties – it’s good to know there is this option as parents often rack their brains to think of new experiences to celebrate their little ones. On the Stellenbosch wine route, it is quick and easy to find the farm.
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What is expected of a wine farm, is Wine tasting and the opportunity to buy wine directly from the farm. Catering for wine lovers and friends, wine tasting is open 7 days per week where you can try the Skilpadvlei easy drinking, enjoyable wines. Visit Skilpadvlei on Monday to Saturday 08:00 – 16:00 and on Sunday 09:00 – 15:00.
Weddings are often celebrated at Skilpadvlei. Skilpadvlei Wine Farm offers excellent facilities for weddings… with no venue fee! The ML Joubert Hall with its beautiful surrounding garden and picturesque views can accommodate between 40 and 180 guests. The mouthwatering South African Buffet is a glorious feast for your guests to enjoy.
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If you are a nature lover, Skilpadvlei is the perfect getaway. The dam offers black bass and trout fishing. Take in the beautiful mountain views, farm landscapes and the abundance of birdlife when you stay at the Skilpadvlei accommodation . Choose from one of the seven self-catering cottages along the dam or the eleven bed & breakfast rooms at the manor house. Skilpadvlei is a wonderful countryside getaway for a few hours or a few days. Make sure you Book here!
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